There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Arunachala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalaitrain 11006 / ...
1h 42m₹305–1,312Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4320 / ...
2h 19m₹446–756Drive 104.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Arunachalacar 104.9 km
1h 36m₹1,168–1,687Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Arunachalataxi 104.9 km
1h 36m₹1,800–2,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Arunachala is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹1,400 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Arunachala is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Puducherry and Arunachala is 107 km. The road distance is 104.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Arunachala without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs ₹300 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Puducherry to Arunachala, including transfers.
Puducherry to Arunachala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Arunachala is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs ₹300 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹800 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Arunachala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalai 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass twice daily. Tickets cost ₹240–550 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–2,200
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Arunachala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass station.
Puducherry to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Arunachala is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Puducherry to Arunachala.
There are 440+ hotels available in Arunachala.